In case you hadn’t noticed, our family loves to play a variety of games. Sometimes we need something simple and elegant, other times we need something a bit more complex. Both categories of games keep us on our toes and I’m delighted to report that today we are recommending one of each type of game!…
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Four Scoop Ice Cream Cone Coloring Page
July 19th is the very best holiday. Can you guess why? It’s International Ice Cream Day, silly! Not that you (or I) need an excuse to eat ice cream all day, but any legitimate excuse is always welcome. International Ice Cream Day is also an excuse to print out this adorable and exclusive ice cream…
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Children’s Books that Teach Meaningful Values
How do you teach children values and help them build character without sounding like a lecturer? Character traits like respect, kindness, honesty and gratitude? One tool you have at your disposal is a wealth of wonderful children’s books. The perfect picture book prompts children to consider situations in which their actions help them develop strong…
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5 Coding Games for Kids to Play Offline
Learning how to code is a valuable skill but fortunately, your kids don’t have to sit in front of a screen for hours on end in order to learn programming concepts! These five screen-free coding games for kids teach the logic and planning skills they need to excel at coding. The games below include both…
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Anti-Bias Middle Grade Books for Ages 9 and Up
Books have a unique ability to show us the lives of others and open our eyes to experiences very different than our own. However, if the images and narratives in children’s books portray only the dominate culture, they serve to sideline diverse voices. Instead we must search out anti-bias books and do the important work…
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Fantastic Travel Games for Kids
Since we play so many games in our family, you might imagine we have some favorite travel games. Since I can’t pick just one favorite, you are getting six recommendations for the best and funnest travel games for kids. (Lucky you.) As you know, I make it a point not to use electronic screens to…
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Books for Kids Who Like Pippi Longstocking
Do your kids like Pippi Longstocking? You’ve come to the right place. Sure, you could read more books by Swedish author, Astrid Lindgren, (and you should!) but why not also pick up one of the books on this list? The stories included here feature quirky girl and boy characters on marvelous adventures. Sometimes they get…
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17 Children’s Picture Books to Teach Anti-Bias and Inclusion
Children’s books are a wonderful way to start conversations about important topics. The picture books on this list teach inclusion and promote an anti-bias attitude. They help teach children the value of embracing and respecting differences among people as well as show them there is great joy in living in a diverse community. They will…
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